We just upgraded our TV to a 50" big screen. We have a very modest and homey living room. I don't know how it's going to look. It's not one that stands alone--we have to buy a stand for it but I'm not too sure how it's going to look. Any ideas on making a big screen fit in a warm and casual living room?
If this helps we already have a lot in the room. One lazy boy, an over sized chair, an oversized sofa (with queen-sized bed), an upright piano (cherry wood), DVD/CD rack, and two large speakers with surround sound. Our home office is also a part of the living room so it's pretty much just a long room.
The color of the TV is black where as all the other furniture are more neutral colors. Is there anyway to get these piece to fit in or will it always look like the odd ball? Any ideas on stands? Our home is anything but contemporary but that’s the only kind of stand we seem to find.
2006-12-23 15:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You can buy a wood entertainment unit to fit it... They can get expensive and most will likely be larger than you want... (Side cabinets and all....)
Are you handy with tools & wood? You can make the stand from wood.
You want the base to be only slightly larger than the TV. Measure and make a pattern one inch longer/wider in each direction. You will need to cut 2 from this pattern. One will be the base, just an inch or 2 off the floor, and the other will be positioned at the heighth you want the TV to sit.
Decide how high you want the stand. Add that height to the height of the TV and add a few inches for good measure. Cut 2 panels of wood this heighth, and as wide as at least the front depth of the TV. (It can go back as far as the whole TV if you desire...)
Cut another piece the width of the side boards and long enough to bridge over the TV and connect the side boards.
Assemble and stain a color that would compliment your other colors. That makes it not look as contemporary and doesn't cost $2000.
Place the TV in it and enjoy!!!
2006-12-23 19:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the living room has a 25 incher, family room has the big screen :)
2016-05-23 03:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋